Administrative Assistant

Provides comprehensive administrative support, to include: creating records and maintaining files and various manuals, preparing and coordinating reports, documents and correspondence, using and / or maintaining data bases, ordering, receiving and maintaining office supplies and equipment and other facility supplies, processing invoices and entering invoices into Accounts Payable in the appropriate system. May involve some project work.

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to managers and others in area or areas of responsibility. Includes creating documents, reports and records electronically and on paper; maintaining files electronically and on paper that are up to date, organized, complete and quickly retrievable; inputing data, using and maintaining data bases.
• As appropriate, processes invoices and posts to Accounts Payable in the appropriate system
• Represents the Company in a professional and positive manner when dealing with employees, the public and others with whom the Company does business, in person, electronically in communications and on the telephone. Maintains work area in such manner as to visually demonstrate organization and control of files managed and maintained.
• Prepares various reports from information provided by others, or from information maintained in the regular performance of work, or may have to research or gather necessary information from recognized appropriate sources.
• Organizes and prioritizes work performed to meet deadlines while maintaining flexibility to provide support for developing or unexpected need
• Recognizes and addresses problems and prevents or recommends actions to prevent development of problems, contributes ideas and recommendations for generating and implementing new ideas and procedures
• Depending upon location and assignment, may be assigned to ensure that office machines & equipment are maintained in proper working order; interface with vendors who provide service and supplies for equipment.
• Orders, receives and maintains supplies and materials required by the area or office.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Set up lunches, supplies, phone screens etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of related work experience

Required Qualifications:

• Intermediate Proficiency using MicroSoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to use or quickly learn to use other software that may be used in the assigned position (i.e. Lawson system).
• Maintain files organized in such manner to be able quickly access accounts, records, reports, and other documents and files electronically and paper documents
• Proficient in the use of or quickly learn to use the Lawson system
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally orally and in writing in English, using good business grammar
• Processes various work related reports and docments from information provided by others or from information self generated or maintained
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with ability to identify and resolve problems and sensitive administrative issues/problems
• Ability to recognize the need for and maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
• Ability prioritize and handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining flexibility to provide support for developing or unexpected need
• Ability to perform all aspects of the job independently and use sound judgement, advising supervisor or seeking guidence as appropriate
• Ability to accept supervision / direction and work cooperatively with other people
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Ability to work with others, takes direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to type, finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hand and arms.
• Ability to read documents and distinguish colors in color coded reports and documents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree preferred

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.